Due Diligence Very Important for Prospective Franchisees
January 06, 2017

Are you considering becoming a franchise owner?  When done correctly, franchising is a great way of doing business for both franchisors and franchisees.  Success is not guaranteed, however, and franchised businesses can and do fail.  To improve…
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A Quick Overview of Virginia Business Entities
January 03, 2017

Virginia is consistently ranked as one of the best places in America in which to do business.  Virginia’s business entity statutes offer entrepreneurs a variety of options for structuring new business activities and investments.  Click here for…
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A Few Compliance Tips and Best Practices for Startup Nonprofits in Virginia
December 15, 2016

Receiving an IRS determination letter recognizing tax-exempt status is an exciting moment in the existence of a young nonprofit organization, but there are many other legal, compliance, and governance issues to consider in the months and years…
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Virginia Franchise Forum Features FRANdata’s Franchising Forecast for 2017
December 13, 2016

Perkins Law was excited to be a sponsor of the most recent Virginia Franchise Forum networking event at the Westwood Club.  For the 8th year in a row, FRANdata presented its franchising year in review and forecast for next year.  Senior research…
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Tips on Navigating the Employee Termination Process for Small Biz Owners
December 07, 2016

Like a good movie, employment relationships have a beginning, middle, and end. As a small business owner, neglecting any of them can lead to big trouble for your business. The termination process can be particularly stressful for employers,…
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Highlights from Gary Vaynerchuk’s Latest Book
December 03, 2016

After his impressive keynote address at the 2016 Clio Conference in Chicago, I could not wait to read Gary Vaynerchuk's latest book, #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness. A thoroughly entertaining…
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